NAD Stereo System C 445 User Manual

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C 445422  
FM/AM/DAB Tuner  
Owners Manual  
 
Introduction  
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
WARNING  
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.  
THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH ARROWHEAD SYMBOL, WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL  
TRIANGLE, IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF UNINSULATED  
"DANGEROUS VOLTAGE" WITHIN THE PRODUCT'S ENCLOSURE THAT MAY BE OF  
SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE TO CONSTITUTE A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK TO PERSONS.  
THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE IS INTENDED TO ALERT  
THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE  
(SERVICING) INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE APPLIANCE  
The equipment draws its nominal non-operational power from the AC outlet with its POWER switch in  
the STANDBY position. The socket-outlet shall be installed near the apparatus and shall be easily  
accessible.  
CAUTION  
Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by NAD Electronics for compliance  
could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.  
CAUTION REGARDING PLACEMENT  
To maintain proper ventilation, be sure to leave a space around the unit (from the largest outer dimensions  
including projections) equal to, or greater than, shown below.  
Left and Right Panels: 10 cm  
Rear Panel: 10 cm  
Top Panel: 50 cm  
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR UK CUSTOMERS  
DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points  
in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved  
extension lead or consult your dealer. If, nonetheless, the mains plug is cut off, REMOVE THE FUSE and  
dispose of the PLUG immediately, to avoid possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains  
supply. If this product is not provided with a mains plug, or one has to be fitted, then follow the  
instructions given below:  
IMPORTANT  
DO NOT make any connection to the larger terminal which is marked with the letter ‘E’ or by the safety  
earth symbol or coloured GREEN or GREEN AND YELLOW.  
The wires in the mains lead on this product are coloured in accordance with the following code:  
BLUE - NEUTRAL  
BROWN - LIVE  
As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug,  
proceed as follows:  
The BLUE wire must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter ‘N’ or coloured BLACK.  
The BROWN wire must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter ‘Lor coloured RED  
When replacing the fuse, only a correctly rated and approved type should be used, and be sure  
to re-fit the fuse cover.  
IF IN DOUBT CONSULT A COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN  
NOTES ON ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION  
At the end of its useful life, this product must not be disposed of with regular household waste but must  
be returned to a collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. The symbol on  
the product, user's manual and packaging, point this out.  
The materials can be reused in accordance with their markings. Through re-use, recycling of raw materials,  
or other forms of recycling of old products, you are making an important contribution to the protection  
of our environment.  
Your local administrative office can advise you of the responsible waste disposal point.  
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Introduction  
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Do not place this unit on an unstable cart, stand or tripod, bracket or table. The unit may fall, causing  
serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the unit. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod,  
bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the unit. Any mounting of the device  
on a wall or ceiling should follow the manufacturers instructions and should use a mounting accessory  
recommended by the manufacturer.  
An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force and uneven  
surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.  
WARNING: CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE  
PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLIANCE COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO  
OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.  
NOTE  
The C445 is not an auto voltage DAB Tuner. Connect only to the prescribed AC outlet, i.e., 230V 50Hz.  
The model and serial number of your new DAB Tuner are located on the back of the cabinet. For your  
future convenience, we suggest that you record these numbers here:  
RECORD YOUR MODEL NUMBER (NOW, WHILE YOU CAN SEE IT)  
MODEL NO.: ______________________________  
SERIAL NO.:_______________________________  
The model and serial number of your new C445 are located on the back of the C445 cabinet. For your  
future convenience, we suggest that you record these numbers here:  
NAD is a trademark of NAD Electronics International, a division of Lenbrook Industries Limited  
Copyright 2006, NAD Electronics International, a division of Lenbrook Industries Limited  
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Introduction  
TABLE OF CONTENTS  
INTRODUCTION  
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4  
Warning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2  
Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2  
Important Safety Instructions for UK Customers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3  
Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5  
Description and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5  
Front Panel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Rear Panel Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
Remote Control Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
Installation and Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
Audio Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9  
FM/AM Tuner Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13  
Station Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
Preset Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12  
Auto Preset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12  
Recalling Preset Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12  
RDS Operation (FM Tuner Operation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13  
Program Search (PTY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13  
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14  
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15  
OPERATION  
Basic Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11  
DAB Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
Station List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
Preset Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
Information Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
Menu Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
Signal Error Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
Preset tune . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
Dynamic Range Control (DRC) Value. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
Manual Tune . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING NAD  
Congratulations! With the purchase of the C445 Tuner you are about to begin many years of listening enjoyment.  
While sophisticated systems are hard at work within the C445 Tuner to make all of this happen, hook-up and operation are simple.  
To obtain maximum enjoyment from your new C445 Tuner, we urge you to take a few minutes to read through this manual. This will ensure that  
connections are made properly. In addition, a few minutes spent learning the functions of the various controls will enable you to take advantage of  
all the power the C445 Tuner is able to deliver.  
If you have any questions about this product, its installation or operation, please contact your dealer. He is your best local source of information.  
One more thing: We urge you to register your C445 ownership on the NAD Worldwide Web site:  
For warranty information contact your local distributor.  
DESCRIPTION AND FEATURES  
The C445 Tuner is equipped with DAB (Digital Audio Broadcast) and RDS (Radio Data System), bringing a wide range of information to radio listeners.  
Until now, analogue radio signals such as FM or AM have been subject to numerous kinds of interference on their way from the transmitter to your  
radio. These problems were caused by mountains, high-rise buildings and weather conditions.  
With DAB, you can now receive CD-like quality radio programs without any annoying interference and signal distortion.  
Now in use in many countries, RDS is a system for transmitting station identification, a description of the station's program type, indication of national,  
regional or local programs and the correct time. RDS also allows you to search for favourite programme types. A DOT-matrix display brings all this  
information to you with high visibility. As more FM stations become equipped with RDS capabilities, the C445 will serve as an easy-to-use centre for  
both information and entertainment.  
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Introduction  
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS  
1
2
System Power Control: Press this button to turn on the C445  
Tuner; press it again to turn the unit standby. Note that the Power  
Indicator next to the switch will turn green when the unit is on.  
6
7
Memory Button: Press this button to open the memory position  
that stores a preset location in the tuner. 99 DAB presets can be  
stored, as well as 30 FM and 30 AM presets. (See page 12 for more  
information on tuner presets.)  
Power Indicator: This LED will illuminate in amber when the unit is  
in the Standby mode to signal that the unit is ready to be turned on.  
When the unit is in operation, the indicator will be green.  
Dimmer Button: Press this button to dim the front panel display.  
The first press of the button will dim the displays to one-half normal  
brightness; the next press will turn back to normal brightness. The  
display will return to normal brightness the next time the unit is  
turned on.  
3
4
Band Selector: Press this button to change between the DAB, FM  
and AM frequency bands.  
Menu/FM Mute Selector: In DAB mode, pressing this button will  
activate Dynamic Range Control, preset tune, manual tune features  
or station order. In FM mode, press this button to select the stereo  
or mono mode for FM tuning. In the stereo mode, the word STEREO  
will be shown in the Information Display, and stereo reception will  
be provided when stations are transmitting stereo signals. In the  
mono mode, the left and right signals from stereo broadcasts will be  
mixed together and reproduced through all channels. Select MONO  
for better reception of weak signals.  
8
9
Info Button: In DAB mode, pressing this button will change the  
content of the lower display line of the Information Display such as  
time and date, channel number, signal error rate, and software  
version. In RDS mode, it will change between the different RDS  
options.  
Information Display: This dual line display delivers messages and  
status indications to help you operate the tuner.  
10 Control Ring: Turn counter-clockwise to tune lower frequency  
stations and clockwise to tune higher frequency stations. When a  
station with a strong signal is tuned, the Information Display will  
read TUNED. Turn again to tune to the next frequency increment in  
Manual tune Mode, or automatically to the next station with a signal  
strong enough for acceptable reception in Auto tune Mode. The ring  
also controls the parameters in the different menus.  
5
Auto tune Button: In DAB mode, press this button to automatically  
scan all available local stations. To scan for all available stations, keep  
the button pressed for three seconds, until AUTO SCAN FULL is  
shown in the Information Display.  
11 ENTER: In FM or AM mode, press this button to select Auto tune,  
Manual tune or Preset tune. In DAB mode, press this button to select  
the displayed station.  
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Introduction  
REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS  
1
2
FM Antenna: Connect an indoor or external FM antenna to this  
terminal.  
4
Optical Digital Output: Connect this jack to the optical digital  
input of your pre amplifier or integrated amplifier, if available.  
Note that this digital output only contains the digital signal from the  
DAB stations. For FM/AM reception, you will have to connect the  
analogue outputs at all times.  
AM Antenna: Connect the AM loop antenna supplied with the  
C445 Tuner to these terminals. If an external AM antenna is used,  
make connections to the AM and GND terminals in accordance with  
the instructions supplied with the antenna.  
5
6
DAB Antenna: Connect a DAB antenna to this terminal.  
3
Analogue Audio Outputs: Connect these jacks to the tuner input  
of your pre amplifier or integrated amplifier for analogue audio  
playback. Be certain to observe proper channel connections using  
the colour-coded cables and connectors so that red connects right  
channels and white connects left channels.  
AC Power Cord: Connect this plug to an AC outlet. If the outlet is  
controlled by a switch, make certain that it is in the ON position.  
NOTE: Before making any audio connections, unplug all components of  
your audio system from their AC power outlets. To reduce the  
possibility of hum or noise in your system, place all audio  
interconnection cables away from both AC power cords and speaker  
wires.  
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Introduction  
REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS  
1
2
11  
3
7
6
9
10  
5
4
8
1
Standby/Power On: Press this button to turn on the C445 Tuner;  
press it again to turn the unit to standby. Note that the Power  
Indicator next to the switch will turn green when the unit is on.  
7
8
Preset Buttons: Press  
for DAB, FM and AM stations stored in the C445 memories.  
or  
to select the preset memories  
Menu/FM Mute Selector: In DAB mode, pressing this button will  
activate station order, signal error rate, preset tune, software version,  
Dynamic Rate Control or manual tune features. In FM mode, press  
this button to select the stereo or mono mode for FM tuning. In the  
stereo mode, the word STEREO will be shown in the Information  
Display, and stereo reception will be provided when stations are  
transmitting stereo signals. In the mono mode, the left and right  
signals from stereo broadcasts will be mixed together and  
reproduced through all channels. Select MONO for better reception  
of weak signals.  
2
3
4
5
Numeric Keys: These buttons serve as a ten-button numeric keypad  
to enter tuner preset positions or to tuned stations directly.  
Clear Button: Press this button to clear presets from your station  
list.  
Info Button: Pressing this button will change the content of the  
lower display line of the Information Display.  
Auto Tune Button: In DAB mode, press this button to automatically  
scan all available local stations. To scan for all available stations, keep  
the button pressed for three seconds, until AUTO SCAN FULL is  
shown in the Information Display.  
9
Band Selector: Press this button to change between the DAB, FM  
and AM frequency bands.  
10 Select: In FM or AM mode, press this button to select Auto tune,  
6
Scroll / Tune Buttons: Press  
to tune lower frequency stations  
Manual tune or Preset tune.  
and to tune higher frequency stations. When a station with a  
strong signal is tuned, the Information Display will read TUNED. Press  
again briefly to tune to the next frequency increment in Manual tune  
Mode, or keep pressed for automatic search for the next station with  
a signal strong enough for acceptable reception in Auto tune Mode.  
These buttons also control the parameters in the different menus,  
like the Control Ring on the front panel.  
11 Memory Button: Press this button to open the memory position  
that stores a preset Band Selector location in the tuner. 99 DAB  
presets can be stored, as well as 30 FM and 30 AM presets.  
(See page 12 for more information on tuner Auto Tuning Button and  
Memory Button sets.)  
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Introduction  
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS  
AUDIO CONNECTIONS  
DAB ANTENNA  
After unpacking the unit and placing it on a solid surface capable of  
supporting its weight, you will need to make the connections to your  
pre amplifier or integrated amplifier. These steps need to be done only  
when the tuner is first installed.  
AUDIO EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS  
We recommend that you use high-quality interconnect cables when  
making connections to source equipment and recorders to preserve the  
quality of the signals.  
When making connections to audio source equipment it is always a  
good practice to unplug the unit from the AC wall outlet. This prevents  
any possibility of accidentally sending audio or transient signals to the  
speakers that may damage them.  
1
2
Connect the analogue output of the C445 to the tuner input of your  
pre amplifier or integrated amplifier.  
For DAB signals, connect the optical digital output of the C445 Tuner  
to an optical digital audio input of your pre amplifier or integrated  
amplifier, if available.  
3
Assemble the AM Loop Antenna supplied with the unit as shown  
below.  
DAB AND FM VHF EXTERNAL ANTENNA  
Connect it to the AM terminals.  
4
5
Connect an FM Antenna to the FM Antenna connection. The FM  
antenna may be an external roof antenna, an inside powered or wire  
lead antenna or a connection from a cable system. Note that if the  
antenna or connection uses 300-ohm twin-lead cable, you need to  
use a 300-ohm-to-75-ohm adaptor to make the connection. The  
supplied antenna is for indoor use only.  
Connect a DAB Antenna to the DAB Antenna connection. The  
supplied antenna is for internal use only. Fix it to the wall in a vertical  
direction. The strength of the incoming signal can be shown on the  
Information Display by pressing the Select button. The more segments  
are visible in the lower display line, the stronger the signal. By changing  
the position of the antenna, you can increase the signal strength. You  
can also opt for an external antenna, available at your dealer.  
When all connections are complete, plug the power cord into a non-  
switched 230 Volt AC For best reception, place the antenna away from  
wall outlet.  
For best reception place the unit as far as possible from sources of RF  
emissions such as a television or computer. It should also be placed away  
from contact with any metal object. In areas where signals are weak, an  
outdoor antenna may improve sound and reception quality. Connect  
the antenna making certain to also connect a ground wire to the GND  
(ground) terminals.  
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Operation  
BASIC OPERATION  
The C445 Tuner is simple to operate, and very similar to NAD Tuners you  
may have used in the past. This section will explain the use of several  
features that may be new to you.  
The arrows show the progress of the sequence. On the right top side,  
you will see how many digital stations have been found.  
If no digital stations can be found, the display will show NO STATIONS  
AVAILABLE. You can now select MANUAL TUNE by pressing the Select  
Button or turn the Control Ring ) to select AUTOTUNE FULL or  
AUTOTUNE LOCAL to try to manually find available stations.  
If no stations can be found, please check that the antenna is connected  
correctly and if your area is covered by DAB.  
Install the two supplied AAA batteries in the remote control as  
shown. Be certain to observe the (+) and (-) polarity indicators shown  
in the bottom of the battery compartment.  
STATION LIST  
Once the C445 Tuner has finished the scanning sequence, it will display  
the available stations in alphanumeric order. Turn the Control Ring  
clockwise or counter-clockwise to scroll through the list of available  
stations. The upper display line in the Information Display will always  
show the current station you are listening to. The lower display line  
shows the next station in the list. To select the next station, simply press  
the Select button on the front panel or on the remote control.  
The current station list will remain in the memory of the C445 Tuner. It  
can be updated by running the Autotune function as described above,  
or deleted by resetting the C445's memory (see page 14).  
NOTE: The station list can be shown in different order. For more  
information, see page 11.  
When using the C445 Tuner for the first time, it will be placed in a  
standby mode, as indicated by the amber colour of the Power  
Indicator. Once the unit is in standby, you may begin a listening  
session by pressing the System Power Control on the front panel or  
the Power On button on the remote control. Note that the Power  
Indicator will turn green. To turn the unit off at the end of a listening  
session simply press the System Power Control on the front panel or  
the Standby button on the remote. This places the unit in the  
Standby mode, and the Power Indicator will turn amber to remind  
you that the unit is ready for operation when a power command is  
received from the remote control.  
When you will be away from home for an extended period of time it is  
always a good idea to completely turn the unit off by unplugging it from  
the AC wall outlet. Note that the backup system in the C445 Tuner will  
retain information such as programmed presets for 14 days.  
To dim the brightness of the front panel display, press the Dimmer  
button on the front panel. The first press will dim the lights to half  
normal. A second press will turn the display to normal brightness again.  
It can occur that one of the stations in your list is temporarily not  
available. A "?" symbol will be visible in front of the station name to  
indicate such a station. If you select the station, the Information Display  
will show STATION NOT AVAILABLE, and will go back to the current  
radio station.  
PRESET SETTING  
Besides having the C445 Tuner create a station list, you can also store  
presets into the tuners memory.  
DAB OPERATION  
When you turn on the tuner, the tuner will initialize. During 2 seconds,  
the display will show the following messages:  
1
2
Tune to the desired station with the Control Ring.  
Press the Memory Button on the front panel or on the remote  
control. You will see the 01 segments in the Information Display will  
start to blink.  
3
4
Turn the Control Ring, until the desired station preset is shown in the  
Information Display. The desired preset can also be entered with the  
Numeric Keys on the remote control.  
Within 4 seconds, press the Memory Button again to store the  
station in the memory.  
After the initialization process, the tuner will perform an automatic scan  
for available local digital radio stations. This sequence can not be  
interrupted. During the sequence, the following message will be visible  
on the display.  
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Operation  
BASIC OPERATION  
INFORMATION SETTINGS  
PRESET TUNE  
The DAB signal contains besides the radio station additional  
information. This information can be made visible in the lower display  
line of the Information Display.  
In this section you can tune presets of stations that broadcast only  
periodically, stations which were not found during the Autotune  
process. If you return to this preset in the future, and at that time there  
is no broadcast, or the broadcast signal strength is poor, then the display  
will show STATION NOT AVAILABLE.  
The following information is available to display:  
1
2
3
Dynamic Label Segment (DLS): scrolling text, supplied by the  
broadcaster.  
Program Type: describes the type of broadcast, e.g. Pop Music or  
Drama.  
Multiplex Name: will show the name of the multiplex of the  
broadcaster.  
DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL (DRC) VALUE  
In this section you can set the level of compression of stations to  
eliminate the differences in dynamic range or sound level between radio  
stations. Popular music would normally be more compressed than  
classical music, resulting in possible different audio levels when  
changing from one station to the other. Setting the DRC to 0 means no  
compression, 1/2 indicates medium compression and 1 shows  
maximum compression. No compression is recommended, especially for  
classical music. Note that other radio stations may be far louder, so  
make sure that amplifier levels are not set too high when changing from  
one station to another.  
4
5
6
Time and Date.  
Bitrate: shows the bit rate of the incoming digital signal.  
Channel and Frequency.  
To change between the options, press the Info Button on the front panel  
or on the remote control. Note that the upper display line will always  
show the actual station. Pressing the Info Button again will show the  
next option. When you have found the information you would like to  
display, press the Select Button to activate the change.  
MANUAL TUNE  
In this section you can activate Manual tuning, in case the Autotune  
function is unable to find any stations. You can also use Manual tuning  
to assist in positioning the antenna for best reception of a specific station.  
MENU CONTROL  
The DAB mode in the C445 Tuner contains a menu structure to access  
various system options. To enter the menu, press the Menu Button on  
the front panel or on the remote control once. To scroll through the list  
of sections of the menu, turn the Control Ring or press the Scroll / Tune  
Buttons on the remote control. The sections will be shown on the lower  
display line in the Information Display. To enter a section and see the  
options, press the Select Button. You can scroll through the options with  
the Control Ring and activate an option by pressing the Select Button  
once that option is shown on the Information Display.  
SIGNAL ERROR RATE  
In this section you can see the level of correction the C445 Tuner is  
applying to the DAB signal to maintain the audio quality. The level will  
be indicated by a numeric value between 0 (no correction) and 99  
(maximum correction). For an acceptable quality, the value of 50 should  
not be exceeded.  
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Operation  
FM/AM TUNER OPERATION  
AUTO PRESET  
The C445's tuner is capable of tuning AM, FM and FM Stereo broadcast  
stations. Stations may be tuned manually or automatically, or they may  
be stored as favourite station presets and recalled from a 30-position  
memory.  
Preset stations may also be programmed automatically for the entire FM  
band. To automatically enter each station that may be tuned with  
acceptable quality into the C445's preset memories, first select the FM  
band. Next, press and hold the Memory Button until the station  
frequency indication begins to increase. Release the button and note  
that the tuner will search the entire FM band, and stop briefly at each  
station that has acceptable signal strength. The C445 will automatically  
assign a preset number to each station, and then search for the next  
station.  
NOTE: Using the automatic tuning mode in areas with more than 30  
FM stations will completely fill the preset memories, and overwrite  
any previously memorized presets for either AM or FM stations.  
TIP: The automatic scan process may enter stations that you do not wish  
to retain in the memory. These unwanted stations may be removed  
from the memory by pressing the Memory Button once the preset  
to be deleted is shown on the display. Within 5 seconds press the  
Clear Button on the remote control to confirm the deletion.  
STATION SELECTION  
1
2
3
4
Press the Band Selector on the front panel or on the remote control  
to select either the FM or AM band.  
Press these buttons again at any time to switch between AM, FM  
and DAB.  
Press the Select button to select the Auto tune mode from the  
following options: Manual tune, Auto tune or Preset tune.  
To automatically search for the next higher- or lower-frequency  
station that has an acceptable signal turn the Control Ring on the  
front panel or press the Scroll / Tune buttons on the remote. On the  
remote, press and then release either Scroll / Tune button as soon as  
the tuner starts the frequency search.  
To manually search, select the Manual tune mode by pressing the Select  
button until the Information Display shows Manual tune. Turn the  
Control Ring to increment the frequency step by step. When the  
Information Display shows TUNED, the station is properly tuned and  
should be heard with clarity.  
NOTE: When the FM reception of a stereo station is weak, the audio  
quality will be increased by switching to Mono mode by pressing the  
FM Mute Selector on the front panel so that the STEREO indication  
changes to MONO.  
RECALLING PRESET STATIONS  
To manually select a station previously entered in the preset memory,  
press the Numeric Keys that correspond to the desired station's memory  
location. To manually tune through the list of stored preset stations one  
by one, press the Select Button until the Information Display shows  
Preset tune. Turn the Control Ring or press the Scroll / Tune Buttons on  
the remote control to scroll through the list of presets.  
RDS OPERATION (FM TUNER OPERATION)  
PRESET TUNING  
RDS (Radio Data System) transmits station call signs or network  
information, station programme type, text messages about the station  
or specifics of a musical selection and the correct time.  
Up to 30 FM and 30 AM stations may be stored in the C445's memory  
for easy recall using the remote control. In order to program preset  
stations into the memory, you must use the front panel controls.  
To enter a station into the memory, first tune the station using the steps  
outlined above. Then:  
RDS TUNING  
When an FM station is tuned in and it contains RDS data, the C445 will  
automatically display the Program Service, which is the station's call  
sign, in the lower display line of the Information Display, with some  
private stations also offering other information changing every 2 to 5  
seconds.  
1
Press the Memory Button on the front panel or on the remote  
control. Note that CH01 starts blinking in the lower display line of  
the Information Display.  
2
Within four seconds, turn the Control Ring until the Information  
Display shows the corresponding location where you wish to store  
this station's frequency.  
3
4
Press the Memory Button again to confirm.  
Repeat the process after tuning any additional stations to be preset.  
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Operation  
FM/AM TUNER OPERATION  
RDS DISPLAY OPTIONS  
PROGRAM SEARCH (PTY)  
When an RDS station is tuned, press the INFO Button on the remote  
control or on the front panel to cycle through the RDS displays in the  
following order:  
A major benefit of RDS is its ability to encode broadcasts with Program  
Type (PTY) codes that indicate the type of material being broadcast. The  
following list shows the abbreviations used to indicate each PTY along  
with an explanation of the PTY:  
The Program Service or Station Name.  
The current time of the day CLOCK TIME as transmitted by the  
station. It will take 3-5 seconds for the time to appear. In the  
meantime the word RDS CLOCK TIME will flash in the display.  
Note that the accuracy of the time message is set by the radio  
station, not by the C445 Tuner.  
NEWS: News  
CURRENT AFFAIRS: Current Affairs  
INFORMATION: Information  
TRAFFIC: Traffic information  
SPORT: Sport  
EDUCATION: Education  
DRAMA: Drama  
CULTURES: Culture  
SCIENCE: Science  
VARIED SPEECH: Varied  
POP MUSIC: Pop Music  
ROCK MUSIC: Rock Music  
EASY LISTENING: Easy Listening Music  
LIGHT CLASSIC M: Light Classical Music  
SERIOUS CLASSICS: Serious Classical Music  
OTHER MUSIC: Other Music  
WEATHER & METR: Weather  
FINANCE: Finance  
CHILDREN'S PROGS: Children's Programmes  
SOCIAL AFFAIRS: Social Affairs  
RELIGION: Religion  
The Program Type (PTY) as shown in the following list in this  
manual.  
A Radio Text message, containing special information from the  
broadcast station. Note that this message will scroll across the  
display to permit messages longer than the positions in the  
display. It will take 3 seconds for the text message to appear, in  
the meantime the word RDS RADIO TEXT will flash in the display.  
If no Radio Text is available, the display will show the Program  
Service (Station Name).  
Traffic Announcement. When selected, TRAFFIC ANNOUNCE will  
blink for 3 seconds. After 3 seconds, the tuner will scan the FM  
band searching for available traffic announcements.  
The station's frequency. Some RDS stations may not choose to  
include some of these additional features. If the data required for  
the selected mode is not being transmitted, the Information  
Display will show a NO PTY, NO TEXT or NO TIME message after  
the individual time out or will switch back to the previous display.  
For any FM station the RDS function requires a strong enough  
signal for proper operation. If you receive a partial message or see  
any RDS indicator going on and off, try slowly adjusting the  
antenna to improve the signal strength or tune to another,  
stronger, RDS station.  
PHONE IN: Phone In  
TRAVEL& TOURING: Travel  
LEISURE& HOBBY: Leisure  
JAZZ MUSIC: Jazz Music  
COUNTRY MUSIC: Country Music  
NATIONAL MUSIC: National Music  
OLDIES MUSIC: Oldies Music  
FOLK MUSIC: Folk Music  
DOCUMENTARY: Documentary  
ALARM TEST: Alarm Test  
ALARM-ALARM!: Alarm  
You may search for a specific Program Type (PTY) by following these  
steps:  
1
Press and hold the Info Button until the Information Display will  
show RDS PROGRAM TYPE.  
2
Turn the Control Ring on the front panel to scroll through the list of  
program types. Once you have found the program type you would  
like to listen to, press the Select Button.  
3
Turn to Control Ring again to start the PTY Search.  
When a station is tuned, the search will stop and the display will show  
the station's "Call Letters" or other "Program Service" information.  
To turn off the PTY Search at any time, press the INFO Button again.  
NOTE: Many stations do not transmit a specific PTY. The display will stay  
blank when such a station is selected and PTY is active.  
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Reference  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
This unit is designed for trouble-free operation. Most problems users encounter are due to operating errors. If you have a problem, first check this list  
for a possible solution. If the problem persists, consult your authorized Service Centre.  
Symptom  
Cause/Correction  
Unit is plugged into a live outlet.  
No lights appear when System Power button is pressed  
Make sure the outlet is active.  
No sound is heard  
Tune to an active station.  
Check for correct amplifier settings.  
Check the connections and wires.  
Sound distorts, particularly in stereo mode.  
Intermittent or continuous buzzing or hissing  
Use a more directional antenna.  
Place the unit further away from these appliances.  
Install noise filters on the appliances.  
Display says 'No stations Available'  
Check that antenna is connected.  
Ensure that DAB coverage exists in your area.  
Display has gone blank or says 'service off air'  
This may occur if a broadcaster changes the label of a service or removes a label  
whilst you are listening to it. Try to retune to this station, using the Autotune  
procedure.  
Unit's operation or the displays seem abnormal  
To correct this problem, first unplug the unit from the AC wall outlet and wait at  
least three minutes. After the pause, reconnect the AC power cord and check the  
unit's operation.  
Reset the C445 Tuner; press and hold the Menu/FM Mute Button for 5 seconds,  
until the Information Display shows FACTORY RESET. Note that when the system  
is reset, all tuner presets will be lost and must be re-entered.  
Press the RESET switch lightly once or twice with a pencil or ballpoint pen as per  
example below.  
If these steps do not solve the problem, consult your dealer or an authorized  
service centre.  
Rear Panel  
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Reference  
SPECIFICATIONS  
FM SECTION  
Frequency Range:  
87.50 MHz to 108.00 MHz  
(50 kHz steps)  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 65dB (Mono) 60dB (Stereo)  
Presets:  
30  
AM SECTION  
Frequency Range:  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio:  
Presets:  
522 kHz to 1620 kHz (9 kHz steps)  
35dB  
30  
DAB SECTION  
Band lll:  
Band L :  
174MHz - 240MHz  
1452MHz - 1492MHz  
~ -3dBm  
Max signal:  
Sensitivity:  
~ -96dBm  
Adjacent Channel Rejection:  
Presets:  
~ 35dB  
99  
Display:  
2-line by 16-character DOT Matrix  
Audio Output Stereo:  
48kHz sample rate,  
2.5V P-P  
16 bit sample resolution  
Optical S/PDIF:  
IEC60958 Compliant.  
48kHz sample rate, 24 bit sample resolution  
GENERAL  
Power Requirement:  
Power Consumption:  
230-240V AC, 50Hz  
12W 0.8W(standby)  
DIMENSIONS (MAX)  
Width Height Depth:  
Weight:  
435 x 86 x 318mm  
6kg  
Depth measurement includes knobs, buttons and terminal connections. Height measurement includes feet and chassis. All features and  
specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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©2006 NAD ELECTRONICS INTERNATIONAL  
A DIVISION OF LENBROOK INDUSTRIES LIMITED  
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored or transmitted in any form without the written permission of NAD Electronics International  
C 445 Manual 02/06  
 

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